Words / B2

uh-sohs-ee-AYSHUN/əˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃn/

An association is an organised group with a shared interest, or a mental link: a teachers’ association, a strong association between sleep and mood. Organisation and society are close for groups; link is everyday for the mental sense. Associate is the verb. In names it is often capitalised (the Football Association).

Meaning

An organisation of people with a shared interest, or a connection in the mind.

Examples

• “She joined a teachers’ association.”
• “She joined a local residents’ association.”
• “There is a clear association between practice time and accuracy.”

Good to know

an association of + people. an association between A and B. Everyday: group / link. Verb: associate.

Near in meaning

organisation

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